RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1541-2018/FDA enforcement
Shearer's Foods, LLC·Food·May 29, 2018

Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Classic Crunch Potato Chips***

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    Milk allergen was not declared on the labeling of the product.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, OH, MI, IL +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameShearer's Foods, LLC
Recalling firmShearers Foods, LLCMassillon, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 19283 59436 5
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 719283594365 Lot Code 04110831 Sell By 07/16/18 Lot Code 04210831 Sell By 07/16/18 Lot Code 04311632 Sell By 07/16/18 Lot Code 04111732 Sell By 07/16/18 Lot Code 04312430 Sell By 07/23/18 Lot Code 04213135 Sell By 07/30/18 Lot Code 04114434 Sell By 08/13/18
Distribution area
INOHMIILKYWI

Products were distributed in Michigan only to their distributor. However, products were eventually distributed to OH, MI, IN, IL, KY and WI.

United States

Quantity affected2273 Cases with 11 bags (9.5 oz) per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 20, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1541-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Shearers Foods, LLC initiated this food recall on May 29, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Milk allergen was not declared on the labeling of the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Products were distributed in Michigan only to their distributor. However, products were eventually distributed to OH, MI, IN, IL, KY and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Milk allergen was not declared on the labeling of the product.

Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Classic Crunch Potato Chips*** was made or distributed by Shearers Foods, LLC in Massillon, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1541-2018, dated June 20, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Classic Crunch Potato Chips*** recall?

Shearer's Foods, LLC recalled Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Classic Crunch Potato Chips*** in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1541-2018. Milk allergen was not declared on the labeling of the product.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Shearer's Foods, LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1541-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.